TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

MARQUEUR ATTENUATION [1 record]

Record 1 2018-10-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rhetoric
  • Language (General)
CONT

Typical examples of specialized markers signalling hedging, [or] hedges, are ... sort of, approximately, I think, [and] I would suggest.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Art de dire (Rhétorique)
  • Linguistique (Généralités)
CONT

L'emploi de modalisateurs et de marqueurs d'atténuation diffère selon le genre du texte et la partie du discours.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: